Stryker to boost position in extremities with Wright Medical purchase
Stryker has announced plans to acquire Wright Medical Group N.V. for $30.75 per share, or a total equity value of $4 billion.
Industry changes, technology investments spur First Horizon, IberiaBank merger
First Horizon National Corp. and IberiaBank have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger.
Wiseman to make his debut Tuesday in season-opener
Penny Hardaway said he will be a much better coach with the 7-footer in the paint.
Grizzlies stay with Harden and Houston, but lose 107-100
Rookie Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant earned praise from Houston's James Harden Monday night, but ultimately Harden's 44 points were too much for them on a night when they missed 22 of 25 shots from long range.
Cooper-Young celebrates Tennessee’s first rainbow crosswalk
The state's first rainbow crosswalk has been unveiled in Cooper-Young.
U of M will get $1 million from county for swim facility, with conditions
The University of Memphis will receive $1 million from Shelby County government under a resolution approved by the County Commission Monday that does not include any mandates for when it will pay all university employees $15 an hour.
Metro
Heather Fisher begins school board service early
Heather Fisher was appointed to the Germantown Board of Education last month, a few months ahead of the four-year term she is destined to win in November. Her new position allows her to build upon 25 years of education experience in Germantown.
Business Local Ben’s Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction
Education Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?
Public Safety Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time
Shelby County Clerk’s office working Saturday to catch up with car title backlog
Business
Local Ben’s Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction
Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.
Premium Business East Memphis fitness studio goes beyond barre-minimum to build community
Premium Real Estate The Lobbyist bringing patio in from the cold
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hundreds of bikers roar into town for 20th year of St. Jude Rides
Premium Business Former DeSoto County Visitors Bureau leadership backs fired Landers Center head
Sports
Calkins: The Memphis Tigers got bludgeoned. But what happens now?
Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Boise State hands Tigers first loss of season, 38-20
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers struggle in second half for the first time this season at Boise State
Sports Alcorn State wins double overtime thriller in Southern Heritage Classic
Sports Ole Miss rolls past Charlotte 41-9 behind Trinidad Chambliss
Food
Local Ben’s Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction
Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Caramelized’s sheet pan Memphis BBQ chicken fajitas
Suburbs
Heather Fisher begins school board service early
Heather Fisher was appointed to the Germantown Board of Education last month, a few months ahead of the four-year term she is destined to win in November. Her new position allows her to build upon 25 years of education experience in Germantown.
High School Sports Sheals propels Collierville to nationally ranked victory over Knoxville Bearden
Arts & Culture
Family friendly film fest back this weekend at the Pink Palace
The second annual Like You Children’s Film Festival puts a spotlight on emotional growth and connectivity for kids in a fun and interactive space.
Performing Arts Mystery, ghosts and music play on Memphis stages
Opinion
Calkins: The Memphis Tigers got bludgeoned. But what happens now?
Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.
Germantown Opinion: Germantown Community Library celebrates ‘The Great Gatsby’ turning 100
Podcasts
Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new “step-down” unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington on “Behind the Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A derby good time
Today’s puzzle features action at the Memphis Roller Derby. Greg Campbell took the photo.